The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
information collection requests (ICR's) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be
obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance
Officer, Todd R. Owen ((202) 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to
Owen-Todd@dol.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunication device for the
deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 219-4720 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.

Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, PWBA, or VETS, Office of
Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316),
on or before January 9, 1998.

The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:

Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;

Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and

Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.

Description: The requested information will be used to assess JTPA
local financial participant data. Participant and financial data will
be used to respond to Congressional oversight, to prepare budget
requests, and make annual reports to Congress per statute.

Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Title: Asbestos in General Industry (29 Part 1910.1001).

OMB Number: 1218-0133 (extension).

Frequency: On occasion.

Affected Public: Business and other for-profit, Federal and State
government, Local or Tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 233.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: Time per response ranges from 5
minutes to maintain records to 1.5 hour for employees to receive a
medical exam.

Total Burden Hours: 43,197.

Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.

Total annual costs: $1,625,143.

Description: The purpose of the Asbestos in General Industry
Standard and its information collection requirements are designed to
provide protection from the adverse health effects associated with
occupational exposure to asbestos. The standard requires employers to
monitor employee exposure to asbestos, to monitor employee health and
to provide employees with information about their exposures and health
effects from exposure to asbestos.

Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Title: OSHA Data collection System.

OMB Number: 1218-0209 (extension).

Frequency: Annually.

Affected Public: Business and other for-profit, State government,
Local or Tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 80,000.

Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.

Total Burden Hours: 35,000.

Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.

Total annual costs: 0.

Description: The 1988 OSHA Data Collection will request 1997 injury
and illness data from 80,000 establishments throughout the Nation. The
data are needed by OSHA to carry out intervention and enforcement
activities to guarantee workers a safe and healthful workplace. The
data will also be used for measurement purposes in compliance with the
Government Performance and Results Act of 1995 and multiple research
purposes. The data collected are already maintained by employers as
required by 29 CFR part 1904.

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